Influence of ergonomic parameters of schoolchildren’s workplaces on the functional state of the nervous system in adolescents

Abstract

Introduction. Modern learning environment is a source of potential risk for the development of neurological problems among schoolchildren. The aim of this study is to analyze the influence of ergonomic factors of workplaces on the functional state of the nervous system in older adolescents in the modern educational environment. Materials and methods. The ergonomic assessment of workplaces in the school at the individual workplace was given; the study of subjective complaints from the nervous system in adolescents and related factors during the questionnaire survey of schoolchildren and parents. Indicators of the functional state of the nervous system in adolescents were evaluated using the method of M.P. Moroz. Results. Headache complaints are highly prevalent among adolescents. In the course of the study, we found that staying in an irrational working posture increases the likelihood of headaches among adolescents. In addition, the irrationality of the working posture and the mismatch of the size of educational furniture with the anthropometric data of adolescents, statistically significantly affect the on the change in the indicators of the functional state of the nervous system in adolescents. Limitations. Limitations of the study include the fact that the study included groups of 15–16-year adolescents. The study is also limited by the fact that it was cross-sectional in nature. Studies investigating the influence of school ergonomic factors on the state of the nervous system of schoolchildren in dynamics may be promising. Conclusion. To prevent damage to the nervous system, it is important to observe ergonomic principles, teach adolescents to maintain a rational working posture in school.